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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rosacoke do after the funeral?
(a) Gets a ride with a friend.
(b) Waits for Wesley.
(c) Begins to walk home.
(d) Calls a cab.

2. With who did Rosacoke used to play in Mr. Isaac's woods?
(a) Minnie.
(b) Mildred.
(c) Marion.
(d) Marie.

3. Who is the baby of Rosacoke's family?
(a) Little Bit.
(b) Little Thing.
(c) Runt.
(d) Baby Sister.

4. Wesley tells Rosacoke that ______________ has asked for a ride to Roanoke with him.
(a) Willie Stewart.
(b) Willie Duke.
(c) Willie Douglas.
(d) Waylon Duke.

5. Where is the picnic held?
(a) The church yard.
(b) The lake.
(c) The state park.
(d) The city park.

6. In what decade does A LONG AND HAPPY LIFE take place?
(a) 1960s.
(b) 1950s.
(c) 1970s.
(d) 1940s.

7. Where does Rosacoke hide when she hears a noise?
(a) Behind a tree.
(b) In a cave.
(c) In a shack.
(d) Under some branches.

8. What is Rosacoke going to take to Mildred's baby?
(a) Food.
(b) Money.
(c) Toys.
(d) Clothes.

9. What is Rosacoke riding on when the story begins?
(a) Scooter.
(b) Bicycle.
(c) Motorcycle.
(d) Horse.

10. The funeral that Rosacoke is going to is that of ____________________.
(a) A teacher.
(b) A second cousin.
(c) A neighbor.
(d) A childhood friend.

11. Where does Rosacoke decide to cool off on the way home?
(a) Under a tree in a meadow.
(b) The ice house.
(c) The diner.
(d) Mr. Isaac's woods.

12. Where does Wesley wait for Rosacoke while she attends the funeral?
(a) At home.
(b) On his cycle.
(c) In a cafe.
(d) Under a tree.

13. What does Rosacoke demand from Wesley after the insult regarding Willie?
(a) Candy and flowers.
(b) An apology.
(c) A ring.
(d) To be taken home immediately.

14. Why does Willie Duke make a stir when she returns home?
(a) She arrives in the private plane of her new fiance.
(b) She has a platinum beehive hairstyle.
(c) She is wearing a micro mini skirt.
(d) She has a baby with her.

15. In what city does Wesley live?
(a) Charlotte.
(b) Virginia Beach.
(c) Roanoke.
(d) Greensboro.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the protagonist of A LONG AND HAPPY LIFE?

2. Who do Rosacoke and Wesley join at the picnic?

3. What is Rosacoke's married brother's name?

4. How does Wesley reply to Rosacoke's question about their relationship?

5. Why is Sissie especially uncomfortable in the heat?

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